Stihl MS 261 C User Manual

35MS 261, MS 261 C
6. Engine
6.1 Muffler
Always check and, if necessary,
repair the fuel system, carburetor,
air filter and ignition system before
looking for faults on the engine.
– Troubleshooting,
b
3
– Remove the shroud,
b
6.4
Before removing the muffler, set the
piston to top dead center to ensure
that no dirt falls into the cylinder.
: Pry out the plugs (1)
– do not re-use plugs that have
been removed.
: Take out the screws (1) and (2).
: Remove the muffler (3), check
and replace if necessary.
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: Remove the exhaust gasket (1).
– Remove and install the spark
arresting screen – see instruction
manual.
: Check the insulating mat (1) and
replace it if necessary.
: Position new insulating mat (1)
as follows
a=flush
b=15 mm
: Bond new insulating mat (1) in
position.
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Installing
– Position the machine upright.
– Cover the exhaust port. Remove
any dirt from around the cylinder
and exhaust port.
: Check and clean the sealing
faces (arrows), remove any
gasket residue – make sure there
is no gasket residue or dirt in the
exhaust port.
Always replace components with
damaged sealing faces.
– Position the exhaust gasket (1)
so that the tabs (arrows) point
towards the cylinder.
: Fit the exhaust gasket (1) and
use the tabs (arrows) to line it up
on the cylinder.
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Stihl MS 261 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 261 C
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English